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Thomas David Stanfield
May 21, 1939 - October 24, 2015
After a courageous battle with cancer, our beloved brother, father and grandfather, Thomas David Stanfield passed away peacefully on October 24, 2015 in Sonora, CA.
David was the first born son of the late, Thomas E and Doris Russell Stanfield. He was born May 21, 1939 in Compton, CA. He grew up in Oakdale and Farmington. He attended grammar school in Oakdale and was a graduate of Escalon High School as a star athlete.
He was a longtime resident of Arnold, CA where he was known and loved by many. He loved his quiet mountain life, his circle of good friends and had a passion for the San Francisco 49ers and Sacramento Kings.
His passion was his upholstery work which he learned at a young age, and made his living working in for over 50 years. He specialized in historically restoring antique furniture, buggy's, cars and boats.
He had struggles in life at times, but faced them with humor and a smile. He could always see the bright side of any situation. He was an "old school" gentleman, with a kind, gentle and forgiving heart.
He was a loving father, grandfather and beloved brother, and uncle. His cheerful smile will be missed by many.
He leaves behind children, Tommy Stanfield and Sherri (Jim) Berg of Stockton; Kenny (Ellie) Stanfield of Oroville; and Brett Snyder of Modesto.
Grandchildren: Brandie (Shane) Dosio; Kimberly, Matthew, Patrik and Thomas (Alycia) Stanfield; Jimmy Wagner; Susan (Brian) Cerelli; Debbie (Shaun) Lockhart, and 19 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother Gary (Tina) Stanfield of Modesto, and sister Bonnie Stanfield of Eureka, CA. All who mourn his loss.
He is preceded in death by brother's Richard, Bruce and daughter Debra Marie Stanfield.
A graveside service will be held at Farmington Cemetery, Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 11am.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society,P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or visit https://donate.cancer.org/index.
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Published by Modesto Bee on Nov. 1, 2015.

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Julie Stanfield

November 13, 2015

I love you Uncle David and you are greatly missed. Your smile always lit up the room and your laughter could turn heads. I'm so grateful we had the time we did before you got sick. You always were so handsome and I will never, ever forget you! I don't know why God chooses the ones he does. Please give Grandma & Grandpa, Bruce, Missy, my Dad, Uncle Oral & Roy, Aunt Ruby & Bob, and whoever else I am forgetting a big hug and kiss for me! Until we meet again, I love and miss you all!

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